MALTA — Sustainable landscaping is part of a growing national effort in the landscaping industry.  Sustainable landscapes conserve and improve the environment, are esthetically pleasing and save money.

University of Illinois Extension will present a series of one-hour programs at Kishwaukee College focused on sustainable landscaping. Personalized advice will be given throughout the series on creating your own landscape plan.

• 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7: Introduction to Landscape Planning and Design. An Extension educator and a local landscape professional will offer an introduction to basic landscape design techniques and sustainable hardscapes.